ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread
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on mine, I torqued them to 70 lb-ft ish or whatever the spec is and it didn't seem quite right to me so I snugged them down by feel.
I couldn't find anything on the trailing arm torque specs so I checked for free motion without the shock attached and snugged it down until it started to bind just a bit, then backed it off to where it still freely rotates, I used nylock nuts and loctite.
Also, yes, the washers get re-installed, otherwise the shear area on the bushing will be reduced and will wreck the bushings sooner
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Well - had another pretty good night!
Subframe is up and bolted in, rear coils are in, ebrake and driveshaft are bolted in, rear seats are in, new front sway bar end links and steering boots are in, new front tie rod ends are in.... Didn't install the new swaybar bushings though when I ran across this:
Apparently the passenger front sway bar bushing mount was broke/stripped at some point and a PO or shop did this. I'm going to leave bushings "as is" until I can replace the front substructure.
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I've always had a "thing" for wood wheels - but I do have to admit I'm undecided on if this one is gonna stay. The same wheel with brushed silver center - but wrapped in black leather - could be on the "to do" list.
I've got a long list of stuff to do though before I get to that point!
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Dude..... Hell yeah!!
That thing is looking good!!
@DrLeadFoot
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YES!!!
NSFW.
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@DrLeadFoot
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Looks fantastic. Hopefully you make the e30 meet!
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